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Lower GI Bleeding: New Guidance on Diagnosis, Treatment

An American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy expert panel has issued new guidance on the role of endoscopy in lower ...
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When possible, upper and lower GI endoscopies should be done on same day

If your car needs work on its front and rear axles, it's obviously more convenient, efficient and cost effective to have both repairs done at the same time. Now, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine ...
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Endoscopy within six hours does not lower mortality in GI bleed

(HealthDay)—Endoscopy within six hours versus six to 24 hours after consultation is not associated with lower 30-day mortality in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding who are at high ...
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Risk of Recurrence and Death After Lower GI Bleeding

The rate of hospitalization for persons with lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is approximately 20 per 100,000 overall, increasing to 205 per 100,000 for persons 80 years or older. Little ...

Following the upper endoscopy, a lower endoscopy as well

Starting this December, I have a Peace Boat world cruise coming up.Before that, I want to clear up any worries before I set ...
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Holding GLP-1RAs before endoscopy ‘is justified’ to reduce risk for aspiration pneumonia

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists were associated with a higher risk for aspiration pneumonia after ...